The Uninvited Traveler
Lou, a middle-aged bookkeeper who hates his job and his life, decides to leave the Northeast behind, including his wife and two adult children, to head south to create a new life in Florida. While attempting to ask his old girlfriend, Jay, to flee with him, the two are carjacked by Thomas, who seeks asylum for himself and his people.Their journey south takes them not just to Cocoa Beach, Florida, but also to the jungles of Peru, and finally to the Bermuda triangle. The story twists and turns, giving new meaning to "asylum seeker," as the three confront challenges to the resilience in the shadow of Trump.About the AuthorDr. Breazeale is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the field for over thirty years. He has developed and administered numerous mental health and substance-abuse programs, and has written extensively in the field of psychology.Breazeale writes about the things he knows. He was born with a birth defect, the absence of a left hand, in the "Atomic City," Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where his parents lived and worked. He has worn a prosthetic hook most of his life. Having grown up in the South as a child with a disability, Dr. Breazeale has focused much of his clinical practice and writing on those with a disability and their families. He worked briefly for the United States Government. He and his wife adopted their daughter in Peru when she was three months old in the middle of a major offensive against the government by the Shining Path, a communist-supported terrorist group. Most of Dr. Breazeale's wife's family died in the Holocaust.
Einstein in Oxford
An intimate account of Albert Einstein's visit to Oxford in the 1930's, casting new light on why he continues to be the world's most famous scientist. In 1931, Albert Einstein visited Oxford to receive an honorary degree and lecture on relativity and the universe. While teaching, he naturally chalked equations and diagrams on several blackboards. Today, one of these boards is the most popular object in Oxford's History of Science Museum. Yet Einstein tried to prevent its preservation because he was modest about his legendary status. Having failed, he complained to his diary: "Not even a cart-horse could endure so much!" Nevertheless, he came back to Oxford in 1932 and again in 1933--then as a refugee from Nazi Germany. In many ways, the city appealed deeply and revealed him at his most charismatic as he participated in its science, music, and politics, and wandered its streets alone. Einstein in Oxford is an eye-opening exploration of the world's most famous scientist, told through the personal writings he left behind from an important period of his life. From the pages of his diary entries, poem, and other written observations, readers gain a deeper understanding of the unique man--and humor--who continues to fascinate the world.
Finding the Soul
The uniqueness of humankind and individual human beings is celebrated in this book by medical lecturer and molecular scientist, Dr Jonathan Mullins. What is it that sets us apart as a species? Do we have a soul and what might it be? How are we evolved towards intelligence? Can we tie in our individual consciousness to our understanding of brain structure and function? In what way does the human brain work to let each person think in their own unique way?Accessible and engaging, Finding the Soul weaves our developing understanding of the cellular and molecular workings of the thinking human brain into the fabric of our philosophical ideas about the human soul. Tracing the story of its conceptualisation from Ancient Egypt to the current day, with a focus on our development of concepts of self and consciousness through the ages, enjoying the company of so many exceptional characters along the way, Jonathan lucidly guides us to a 21st century understanding of the soul and the essence of what makes us human.
Modelling the risk of chloridnated hydrocarbons in urban groundwater
The main target of this work is the development of a risk assessment approach of groundwater contaminations in an urban area. A multidisciplinary approach was performed to assess degradation potential of contaminant species in soil and the inherent risk posed by anthropogenic substances. Experimental and theoretical methods range from chemical and biochemical to geoengineering applications. This especially concerns molecular biological, wet-chemistry techniques and Finite Element groundwater transport and reaction modelling. The spatial dimensions considered in the studies range from small laboratory to field scales. With regard to these applied methods the overall goal was a holistic risk approach to intertwine both, reactive transport of contaminants in groundwater and human health risks. An experimental area polluted with chlorinated ethenes and located in Braunschweig was chosen to validate the model. Based on repeated measurement campaigns pollutant concentrations as well as other environmental parameters and chemical data were determined and their quality was valued at assessed literature data. With the obtained experimental data a groundwater reactive transport model was established and validated. Further, to test the influence of the flow, transport and reaction model parameters a sensitivity analysis was performed. Based on this analysis, contaminant specific probabilities of occurrence were calculated with a Monte-Carlo simulation approach. Additionally, model optimisation techniques were applied to improve conformity of simulated and experimental data. It could be shown, that a simplified first-order reaction kinetic is only partially capable of rendering the measured field data. Hence, it was necessary to extend and improve the underlying degradation kinetics by means of modified Monod-equations. Here, the extension mainly comprises the introduction of inorganic electron acceptors as well as inhibiting reactions to refine the reductive dechlorination pro
Renaissance 2.0
How can we avoid further disastrous escalation of climate change if political leaders will not unite in the fight?What will drive industry towards practices that support healthy social and environmental outcomes with equal vigor to the efforts made to maximizing profitability?How do we prepare as communities and individuals for the inevitable change before us?Renaissance 2.0 proposes adoption of a self-sustaining approach to creating a viable, equitable and vibrant future for the world and our children. The Renaissance emerged from a period of conflict, disease and famine of the late Middle Ages, which strongly parallels the situation modern society now faces as human induced climate change and geo-political conflict escalate.There are many lessons to be learnt from looking at what has worked in past situations and seeking solutions available to today's society by adopting principles and approaches that use modern technologies in an ethical and practical way.Learnings of a lifetime are conveyed in a deeply personal manner, to all who share common concerns and a desire to build a better future. The messages are especially addressed to our children and grandchildren, who are inheriting an uncertain future and the legacy of the industry and lifestyle of a society increasingly living beyond the capacity of planet Earth to sustain.It is not just government and industry that must change perspective though, we all have a role; indeed, the fundamental change required will only be achieved if individuals and communities unite in their efforts.Strategies and action are needed to avert environmental degradation, social disharmony and economic failures, but even in the most optimistic forecasts these are also required to enable people and communities to weather harsh times ahead.There is hope and ways forward; all the resources and capabilities are already in our hands.It is time to seriously engage in building a better future on the love of our children!
Infrastructure Aesthetics
An upsurge in artworks negotiating the conditions of their own production, distribution, and reception has called attention to the infrastructural relations that shape the art world but have long been understudied. In response, this book introduces the concept of infrastructure aesthetics into the study of culture. The concept is drawn from infrastructure studies, media theory, and aesthetic theory. This volume develops it further, addressing: the analytical challenge of working with works that blur the boundaries between art and infrastructure, both historically and in the present, the aesthetic problem of assessing artistic forms that operate on an infrastructural level, and the politics of artistic agency on a social level, beyond the work's content or message. As the relation between artworks and their institutional and social settings becomes infrastructural in nature, we need to move beyond the reductive division of the study of artworks into production, articulation, and reception. This book provides its readers with an innovative conceptual toolbox designed for precisely this task, as well as a forceful set of exemplary case studies applying the concepts in theory and practice.
The Rise and Ruin of the HOA
In the book, The Rise and Ruin of the HOA the author and environmental expert James Fightmaster gives a map like account to the problem of water displacement caused by the HOAs. In this account he gives an example that water is being used throughout the HOA that in time of drought could be a problem when looking at the population boom. The book talks about human consumption and displasment of water that is unheard of and makes it feel like a little bit of a crisis. When you think about how much water we use as a human species it is important to know that this is on the forefront of things that need to be reviewed with climate change. The book talks about the difference between the map context of climate change on homesteading vs. HOA and cities and monocropping farms.
Swimming Sydney
Swimming Sydney is a tale of 52 swims in and around Sydney that take place over the course of a calendar year. From Palm Beach to Cronulla, Mount Druitt to Bondi, Chris Baker swims at iconic beaches, municipal pools, harbour enclosures, hidden rivers, tidal rock pools, bushland lakes and in a backyard pool. Taking his weekly plunges, he swims with the many tribes of Sydney: a septuagenarian aqua aerobics class; a six-month-old baby learning to swim; a Saturday morning LGBTQIA+ swim squad; asylum seekers finding refuge in a Western Sydney pool; a cancer survivor at Bondi Icebergs. Splashing, paddling, floating or doing serious laps, Baker muses on mental health, nudity, real estate, ancestors, climate, sexuality, class, cinema, spirituality, mortality and family. And how swimming can help us understand ourselves, our city and our island nation.
The Best Australian Science Writing 2024
What lurks in a house of slime hidden in the middle of a forest? Why are AI scientists talking about the formula p(doom) - and what does it mean for humanity? Is there a place for psychedelics in our medicine cabinets?The best science writing doesn't just answer questions, it cracks them open. It dissects them, probes them and solves their mysteries. It takes you on a journey of discovery.Science is a deeply human endeavour and the stories we tell about it can be powerful, lifechanging forces for good. At times they can also be worrying glimpses of what might lie ahead. They can show us the climate models that are predicting our future, how emojis might empower a new generation of Kaytetye language speakers, as well as how scientists create your favourite chip flavour.This much-loved anthology - now in its fourteenth year - selects the most riveting, entertaining, poignant and fascinating science stories from Australian writers, poets, and scientists.With a foreword by DeadlyScience founder Corey Tutt OAM, this anthology covers an extraordinary year filled with major moments in science.**Includes the shortlisted entries for the 2024 UNSW Press Bragg Prize and the 2023 student prize-winning essay.
Optical Properties of Cu-Doped ZnS for Solar Cells
Cu/ZnS thin films were successfully deposited by chemical bath deposition method using zinc acetate and copper acetate as the source of Zn+2 and Cu+2. The Cu/ZnS thin films were deposited on glass substrates. The deposited films were characterized using the JENWAY UV-vis spectrometer. The optical band gaps of the Cu/ZnS films were characterized using Tauc's relation and obtained to be 3.24 eV. The transmittance of the films was also observed to be high (about 60%). The films were also observed to have a maximum absorption peak at 0.20 au (20%). The results of the analysis showed that the Cu/ZnS is suitable for use in optoelectronics applications, sensors, LEDs, solar cells etc.
Health in science textbooks
The transmission of knowledge related to health/disease has been passed down throughout human history from generation to generation, with the aim of contributing to improving health conditions and broadening people's outlook on life. This book is part of the line of research into the foundations and methodologies of science teaching. The aim of the research is to analyse how health/disease is approached in the science textbook for the initial grades of primary school adopted in schools in the municipality of Jata穩-GO in 2014. Ten criteria were defined for analysis: scientific correctness, economic and geographical realities, adequacy to minimum age, environment, depth, proposed activities, forms of proposed activities, eating habits, active lifestyles and reduction of health risks. It was found that the collection analysed approaches health/disease according to the concept of the procedural model, which helps to understand the different methods of disease prevention and control. It is essential that the book proposes situations that generate reflection and contribute to the construction of individual and collective actions that promote quality of life and health.
Frames of Minds
As a medium that aims to connect people through the communication and interpretation of experiences, cinema is uniquely positioned to showcase cultural misunderstandings around issues of mental health. Frames of Minds traces a history of psychiatry in film, concentrating on the major paradigm shifts in neuropsychiatry over the last century. Oftentimes, representations of psychiatry, mental illness, and psychotic breakdown are reduced to tropes and used by filmmakers as a tool for plot progression. Conversely, films can be used as an avenue to voice common concerns about the missteps of psychiatry, including overdiagnosis and mistreatment. Dr. Eelco Wijdicks provides fresh insights into the minds of filmmakers and how they creatively tackle this complex topic. How do filmmakers use psychiatry, and what do they want us to see? What is their frame of mind--psychoanalytically, biologically, sociologically, anthropologically? Were they influenced by their own prejudices about the origins of mental illness? How does this influence the direction of their films? Examining the history of film alongside developments in neuropsychiatry, Frames of Minds uncovers a cinematic language of psychiatry. By taking chances to portray mental illness, filmmakers aim to achieve a sense of reality, and provide catharsis for viewers through the act of dramatization. Ultimately, the history of psychiatry in film is a history of the public perception of medicine, and the ways psychiatry is understood by directors, writers, actors, and audiences.
Powers of Perceptual Control, Volume I
The central principle of Einstein's two Theories of Relativity is that all anyone knows or can know about the universe is what they perceive for themselves. This is also the central principle of Perceptual Control Theory (PCT), the science of how living things of all kinds function individually and socially. PCT replaces determinism by the environment with determination by internal purposes and shows how we rather than the environment are in control. All living things have needs and preferences and all intentional behavior is the control of perceptions accordingly.PCT opens a way to unify the 'hard' and 'soft' sciences without reductionism. The basic mathematics of hierarchical cascades of feedback control (with endogenous 'setpoints') are much simpler than the mathematics of relativity, but equally revolutionary, with astonishingly broad application across the physical, biological, and social sciences. These principles, in all their simplicity and elegance, have cross-disciplinary consequences and corollaries which we are only beginning to discover. Powers of Perceptual Control is an inquiry into these ramifications. Each conceptual development in the book opens lines for observational investigation and experimental test by subject specialists. Control systems are subject to mathematical properties common to all physical systems (thermodynamics, information, complexity, rattling and crumpling). Understanding the limits and capacities of control systems opens lines of investigation that might not otherwise have been considered. It is important also to know when a proposal is unworkable and to understand why. The alternative to this exploration is mere ignorance. Taylor writes feelingly of a "hope to develop a foundation of PCT-literate members of the general public who might thereby be able to avoid political extremism and to counter it when it arises." A public understanding of control - that what we see people do every day is individuals controlling their own perceptions - and the social consequences of this understanding, can result in wiser collective control of the social, cultural, and environmental realities which we thereby create and maintain. A greater capacity for purposeful participation may be necessary to our survival as a species.It may take centuries to develop PCT to its full potential. The field is far more vast than any one of us can fully know. This encyclopedic survey of linkages and dependencies between mathematics, the hard sciences, and the 'squishier' sciences of biology, psychology, sociology and beyond will be an indispensable reference for generations of students and researchers.
Variation in the Muscles and Nerves of the Leg in Two Genera of Grouse (Tympanuchus and Pedioecetes)
Variation in the Muscles and Nerves of the Leg in Two Genera of Grouse (Tympanuchus and Pedioecetes), a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation
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The Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children
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The Story of Evolution
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Problems of Genetics
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Vertebrates from the Barrier Island of Tamaulipas, M矇xico
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The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication - Volume 2
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The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication - Volume 1
The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication - Volume 1, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
The Principles of Biology (Volume 1)
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The Tropical World Aspects of man and nature in the equatorial regions of the globe.
The Tropical World Aspects of man and nature in the equatorial regions of the globe., a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
The Principles of Biology (Volume 2)
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The Art and Science of Library Materials Conservation
The preservation of library materials is a fundamental responsibility of libraries, archives, and cultural institutions worldwide. The wealth of knowledge contained within books, manuscripts, photographs, and other media forms the bedrock of our cultural heritage and intellectual history. As guardians of this heritage, it is imperative that we employ the best practices and techniques to ensure these materials remain accessible to future generations. This book, " The Art and Science of Library Materials Conservation," serves as a comprehensive guide to the principles, methods, and practices involved in preserving the physical and digital assets housed within libraries and archives. It aims to provide library professionals, conservators, students, and scholars with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement effective conservation strategies. Whether you are a seasoned conservator or new to the field, this book offers valuable insights and practical guidance to help you navigate the complexities of library materials conservation. Field of conservation encompasses a wide range of activities, from preventive measures that protect materials from deterioration.
Conferences Held in Connection with the Special Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus
Conferences Held in Connection with the Special Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus - Physics and Mechanics is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1877. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Ghosts of an Old Forest
In the Ohio counties of the Alleghany Plateau, 19th-century barns hewn from old-growth wood rest near remnant forests, reminders of the state's deep agricultural roots and rich ecological past. Through fourteen linked, meditative essays, Deborah Fleming, author of the award-winning Resurrection of the Wild: Meditations on Ohio's Natural Landscape, persuasively and passionately argues for protecting these vestiges of the region's natural and rural history. Fleming describes domesticated and wild nature on her farm; delves into Ohio's rich history of agriculture; tackles the issues of litter and pollution; decries the practice of hydraulic fracturing (or "fracking"); and reflects on changes in communities bordering rivers, which are often the most exploited by extraction industries. The result is an evocative collection, which traces Ohio's natural and cultural history--and serves as an urgent call to preserve its splendor.
The Complex World
The Complex World, originally published in Volume 1 of Foundational Papers in Complexity Science, presents an entirely new framing of nature, of the human role in the natural and technological worlds, and what it means to prosper on a living planet.We live in a complex world-meaning one that is increasingly connected, evolving, technological, volatile, and potentially poised for catastrophe. And yet we continue to treat the world as if it were simple: linear, unchanging, disconnected, and infinitely exploitable.Complexity science is an approach to understanding and surviving in a complex world. In this concise and comprehensive introduction, Santa Fe Institute President David C. Krakauer traces the roots of complexity science back to the nineteenth-century science of machines-evolved and engineered-into the twentieth-century science of emergent systems.By combining insights from evolution, computation, nonlinear dynamics, and statistical physics, complexity science provides the first scientific framework for understanding the purposeful universe.
The Universe in Verse
In this book of illustrated essays, Maria Popova, creator of The Marginalian, presents a celebration of the human search for truth and beauty through the lenses of science and poetry. "Poetry and science," as Popova writes in her introduction, "are instruments for knowing the world more intimately and loving it more deeply." In 15 short essays on subjects ranging from the mystery of dark matter and the infinity of pi to the resilience of trees and the intelligence of octopuses, Popova tells the stories of scientific searching and discovery. These stories are interwoven with details from the very real and human lives of scientists--many of them women, many underrecognized--and poets inspired by the same questions and the beauty they reveal. Each essay is paired with a poem reflecting its subject by poets ranging from Emily Dickinson, W. H. Auden, and Edna St. Vincent Millay to Maya Angelou, Diane Ackerman, and Tracy K. Smith, and is stunningly illustrated by celebrated artist Ofra Amit. Together, they wake us to a "reality aglow with wonder."
Einstein & the Evolution of Quantum Physics
Einstein & the Evolution of Quantum Physics: From a Light Beam to Deep Cosmos, a popular science state-of-the-art by illustrious polymath and public intellectual Dev Arastu Panchariya propounds a unique storytelling flair and captivating journey through the centuries-old pursuit to decipher the fundamental nature of reality. Unleash the stunning journey from the ancient Greek philosophers' musing on the indivisible atom, origin of light and the Universe, to the revolutionary scientific ideas of 19th-century physicists originated with Albert Einstein & beyond. Explore the scientific voyage that led to the birth of quantum theory, an indispensable idea that construed grand cosmic design and delve into key impressions of historic scientific figures that shaped this profound understanding of Universe. Entangle with the trailblazing expansion of cosmos with Quantum & Particle Cosmology and Quantum Field Theories, which provide a more sophisticated framework for understanding from the large scaled universe to subtle world of particle interactions. Encounter a glimpse into the possible future with Quantum World, exploring potential applications and the ongoing quest to reconcile quantum theoretic structures with general relativity, leading to the Theory of Everything.
Foundational Papers in Complexity Science
Foundational Papers in Complexity Science maps the emergence of complex-systems science over the last century. This four-volume set unites, for the first time, dozens of articles published in a variety of academic journals in a timely reminder that complexity knows no disciplinary boundaries.Edited and curated by Santa Fe Institute President David Krakauer, this comprehensive collection of papers aims to help readers understand the history, current state, and future of complexity science. More than a compilation, Foundational Papers reflects large-scale collaboration within the SFI community, as contemporary researchers introduce and contextualize the work that shaped their own. In the process, they reveal how complexity shatters the usual scientific divisions. Join the Santa Fe Institute in a look back at the path complexity science has followed, as we move toward a clearer view of what lies ahead.
How Often Do You...
This book is meant to be used however you'd like. If you need something to help spark an idea. Do you need to know that someone else out there may be feeling the same way you do? Do you want another notebook and your tired of the plain old, lined paper? This book is here for you. There is no right way to complete it. It may never be complete, but you can try.
Walks with Wonder
A journalist, either print or broadcast, is trained in the use of observation to help tell a story. It's always the little things that give context to the tale told, and clarity to the certainties contained in journalism 101's five "W's," and the lonely and elusive "H." In my sixty plus years as a practicing reporter, I've covered everything from wars to weirdos, from tragedies to triumphs, from Congress to City Hall and from Presidents to prisoners. I've been a local reporter, a nightly news anchor and a White House correspondent. I've been delighted to tell stories of grace and saddened by the pathos of life. Each story has its facts and its color. Facts come from dogged reporting, researched questioning and listening. They are the bones of the story. Color, the nuances that give flesh to the story come from observation. Walks with Wonder is a compilation of my observations of life, nature, spirit and events. They are short essays splashed with opinion, empathy and conjecture in the pursuit of seeing things from a different perspective.
Perspectives of Nature Selected Works
A book of Scientifically Romantic poems by author, Paul Kosĭr. This collection includes the author's favorite poems, hand-picked from his other works, plus 10 new poems.Read about the world around us as Paul shares personal stories, funny quips, and scientific knowledge about nature. The author even encourages you to take your own notes as you seek out more information about the topics presented. As he says, "writing in this book would not mar its pages, but cause them to flower."
We Can Sleep Later: Alfred D. Hershey and the Origins of Molecular Biology
An absorbing portrait of the pioneering molecular biologist best known for demonstrating that DNA is the genetic component of phages, through essays and reminiscences from twenty-three distinguished scientists whose work and careers were influenced by the man and his science.
Davenport's Dream: 21st Century Reflections on Heredity & Eugenics
Back of Beyond
Subtle shades of landscape and light changing throughout the year; ravens tumbling overhead and returning swallows gathering mud to build their nests .... all woven into a humorous yet heart-rending account of life entwined with nature. This tale of running a bed and breakfast in the Shropshire Hills, reveals a learning curve of mistakes and challenges set against the ever-present beauty of the natural world, until the cruel intervention of motor neurone disease darkens the idyll. An inspirational affirmation of life and intimate engagement with nature .... which reveals its own complex and powerful character. Small cameos of wild things are sharply observed, written with real love and illustrated with exquisite drawings.Living with the Covid pandemic, climate change and deteriorating health, - not to mention an unforgettable kaleidoscope of two, four and six legged guests - each episode of this rural life is faced with wry humour, courage and resourcefulness, deepening the sense of life's value.Those who care for the natural world and our environment will warm to this profoundly moving story.
Cold Plasma Technique and Applications
The present book describes the experimental setup for producing gaseous (N2, O2, H2, etc.) cold plasma and its application to modify the materials, particularly fiber materials. The setup was indigenously designed at the Institute of Physics(IOP), Bhubaneswar, India. The present setup is used for the modification of surfaces of various materials. It consists of different parts with different functions. A pure N2 gas cylinder was attached with a control valve to regulate gas inflow (0.2lpm). The vacuum of the camber was obtained in the order of 2?10-5 bar using a pumping system combination of a rotary and a turbo molecular pump. A high-voltage RF power supply of about 1kV was given to the electrodes inside the vacuum chamber using a High-Voltage power supply unit (voltage ranges 0-5 kV; Output current ranges 0-100 μA Frequency ranges 10 MHz). Polymeric fibers and any solid surface can be modified using the presently designed cold plasma setup materials viz. metals(Cu, Au, Ag, etc.).
Most Adaptable to Change
In a globalized and networked world, where media crosses national borders, contributors reveal how transnational processes have shaped popular representations of scientific and religious ideas in the United Kingdom, Argentina, Ecuador, India, Spain, Turkey, Israel, and Japan. Most Adaptable to Change demonstrates the varied and divergent ways evolutionary ideas and nonscientific traditions and ways of understanding life on Earth have transformed across the globe. By examining a range of popular media forms across a multitude of different geopolitical contexts from the 1920s to today, this book traces how different evolutionary traditions and figures have been championed or discredited by different religious traditions, their spiritual leaders, and politicians using the cultural authority of religion as leverage. It analyzes the ways in which evolutionary theory has been mobilized explicitly for the purposes of addressing wider sociopolitical questions, and it is the first collection of its kind to explicitly explore the role of popular media formats themselves as mediators in institutional debates on the relationship between evolution and religion.
How Scientific Progress Occurs: Incrementalism and the Life Sciences
The idea of a paradigm shift was initially presented in Thomas Kuhn's influential book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (1962). Kuhn used this concept-the creation of a new world-view-to explain how scientific progress develops, specifically in the physical sciences. But does this concept also apply to the biological sciences? Noted geneticist and science historian Elof Carlson explores this question in this book. Carlson had originally posed this question to Kuhn in the early 1970s, asking why paradigm shifts were rare or nonexistent in the life sciences. Kuhn's response was that the physical sciences depended more on theory than biology did and that biology was largely descriptive.How Scientific Progress Occurs: Incrementalism and the Life Sciences examines how progress in the life sciences occurs. Detailed narratives of the development of the fields of, for example, cell theory, gene theory, mutation, evolution, and several others are presented as evidence. And because of the interconnection of the life sciences, cognate fields and shared tools that they may use are also considered. Carlson concludes that progress in the life sciences occurs by a process that he calls "incrementalism," which is analogous to Kuhn's "normal science"-but in Carlson's view is raised to a more significant level. As he states in this book, "Scientists are not solving a jigsaw puzzle. Most of the time they have no idea where innovation will lead and the paradigm, if it exists, is a constantly changing one, not a photograph on a box propped up on the table for us to look at." This insightful journey exploring progress in the life sciences will appeal to historians of science, student, and working scientists, as well as philosophers of science.
Climate Change and Nature
The goal of this primer is to raise awareness, knowledge and understanding amongst 16-19-year-old students of climate-linked changes in nature and biodiversity affecting the plants and animals in our seas, coastlines, lakes and terrestrial habitats. It demonstrates how a substantial array of biological observations, research experiments and models provide confidence in the accuracy and validity of current and future predictions. All levels of biological organisation from individual organisms to ecosystems are being influenced and changes are projected to increase in coming decades. However, much remains to be discovered and this primer highlights potential future roles for 16-19 students -- from volunteers to career researchers - through which they can help in transforming and mitigating future impacts. Digital formats and resourcesThe book is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources: - The e-book offers a mobile-compatible experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks- Online resources, available for registered adopters, include downloadable figures and tables from the book.
Science at Home (Nature and Science Readers)
Unlock the wonders of science with "Science at Home" by Edith M. Patch and Harrison E. Howe, a captivating addition to the Nature and Science Readers series. This engaging guide invites young readers to embark on a series of delightful and educational experiments right in their own homes.Designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, this book offers a collection of hands-on activities that use everyday household items to explore fundamental scientific concepts. From simple chemistry experiments to observations of natural phenomena, each activity is crafted to be both fun and informative, providing children with a sense of wonder and discovery.With clear instructions and insightful explanations, "Science at Home" encourages children to observe, experiment, and learn about the world around them. It emphasizes the idea that science is not confined to a lab or classroom but can be explored in the comfort of one's own home. Perfect for young explorers and their families, this book makes science accessible, exciting, and endlessly intriguing.
